SourcesVatican News
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · Ordinary Time, Week 20 · Green · updated 1m · Español · Italiano · Português · Français · Polski
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From the Holy See
Vatican News · Agenzia Fides · ACI Stampa · L'Osservatore Romano- 02 discussVatican17h ago
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe.
12 sources·26 reports·Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe. The accident occurred on Lake Kariba and resulted in the loss of over 80 lives, including children. The Pope offered prayers for the victims and their families, as well as for the civil authorities and rescue teams responding to the tragedy.
SourcesVatican News
- 03 discussBishops19h ago
Nigerian Bishops are urging the faithful to participate in the 2027 general elections.
Agenzia Fides
Nigerian Bishops are urging the faithful to participate in the 2027 general elections. Bishop Dauwa Yohanna and Monsignor Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso warned against political apathy and encouraged Christians to obtain voter cards and vote. The Bishops stated that not voting is a defeatist mentality and that poor leadership has led to neglect, insecurity, and economic decline.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
- 04 discussVaticanNew49m ago
Pope Leo XIV led a general audience in the Vatican basilica.
2 sources·Vatican NewsACI Stampa
Pope Leo XIV led a general audience in the Vatican basilica. He spoke about the importance of music in the liturgy. The Pope emphasized that music is part of the liturgical action and not just a decoration. He also highlighted the role of the composer of sacred music in preserving the Church's musical heritage.
SourcesVatican NewsACI Stampa
- 05 discussReligious Orders20h ago
Salesiani investono in giovani a Francistown.
L'Osservatore Romano
Salesiani investono in giovani a Francistown. L’impegno dei salesiani in un quartiere povero di Francistown accanto ai giovani vera risorsa del Paese.
SourcesL'Osservatore Romano
- 06 discussChurch & State19h ago
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected with 60.49% of the vote.
Agenzia Fides
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected with 60.49% of the vote. The Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for transparency and respect for the rule of law amid tensions and allegations of violence. The bishops' statement expressed deep concern over the conduct of the general elections.
SourcesAgenzia Fides
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Wednesday, August 19
21 stories · 2 corroborated- 01 discussCatholic LifeNew1h ago
Relics of Bernadeta Soubirousova will tour the United States for a year.
2 sources·TK KBSThe Catholic Thing
Relics of Bernadeta Soubirousova will tour the United States for a year. The tour starts on September 18 in Washington. The schedule will be announced later.
SourcesTK KBSThe Catholic Thing
- 02 discussVaticanUpdated25m ago
Pope Leo XIV held a general audience on August 19, 2026.
3 sources·Vatican NewsCatholic OutlookInfoVaticana
Pope Leo XIV held a general audience on August 19, 2026. The full text of his catechesis is available on Vatican News. Pope Leo XIV also made remarks on his American roots and the Ceuta crisis.
- 03 discussReligious OrdersNew1h ago
Sr. Małgorzata Cur shares her journey of faith and life of service.
Vatican News
Sr. Małgorzata Cur shares her journey of faith and life of service. Her path was influenced by the Franciscan Sisters of the Family of Mary.
SourcesVatican News
- 08 discussEducationNew1h ago
The Texas Catholic
The University of Dallas has a library collection of 76 unique titles. The collection is used by students in the semester ahead. The books are checked out of the library within two weeks of the beginning of each term.
SourcesThe Texas Catholic
- 09 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
Global Sisters Report
Groups in Australia collaborate to fight human trafficking and support survivors. Survivors show courage and resilience. Collaboration includes support for self-worth and wholeness.
SourcesGlobal Sisters Report
- 11 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
CBCP News
The head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines urged the Church to help voters form their consciences and participate responsibly in the political process ahead of the presidential election. The Church should help voters discern. The election is less than two years away.
SourcesCBCP News
- 15 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences
Cardinal of Tokyo warns against sacrificing human lives in the name of peace. The warning was issued by the Cardinal of Tokyo.
- 16 discussChurch & StateNew1h ago
Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences
The Indonesian Church has activated its nationwide relief network after a deadly quake hit Flores. The network will provide aid to affected areas.
- 17 discussBishopsNew1h ago
Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences
The Archbishop of Ende says an earthquake could not destroy the people's love. The earthquake occurred in Indonesia.
- 18 discussLife & FamilyNew1h ago
Vida Nueva
The US bishops have condemned a new abortion law in Massachusetts. The law allows abortion after 24 weeks without strict medical criteria. The decision is left to the doctor's judgment.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 20 discussLiturgyNew2h ago
The Catholic Sun
Fr. Matt Lowry discusses Sunday Mass preparation. He shares tips in “Now You Know” episode.
SourcesThe Catholic Sun
- 21 discussCultureNew2h ago
Angelus News·Perspective
Angelus News publishes column on Catholic Church’s ‘boomer’ divide. The column discusses stereotypes. The column appeared on Angelus News.
SourcesAngelus News
Tuesday, August 18
37 stories · 6 corroborated- 01 discussEducation9h ago
A student killed a fellow student before killing himself in a Jesuit-run school in the Philippines.
3 sources·The Catholic WeeklyOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun
A student killed a fellow student before killing himself in a Jesuit-run school in the Philippines. The incident sparked shock and alarm over juvenile delinquency and campus security.
- 02 discussLife & Family7h ago
The US Department of State has awarded $50 million to Catholic Relief Services as part of a $1.4 billion partnership with faith-based organizations.
5 sources·National Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyACI Prensa+2
The US Department of State has awarded $50 million to Catholic Relief Services as part of a $1.4 billion partnership with faith-based organizations. The funding will help improve hospitals, clinics, and health networks in rural parts of Cameroon, Liberia, and Nigeria. Catholic Relief Services will work as part of a group of faith-based organizations.
SourcesNational Catholic RegisterCatholic News AgencyACI PrensaACI AfricaCatholic World Report
- 03 discussCatholic Life10h ago
A special Mass was held to commemorate the centenary of 4 Mexican martyrs.
3 sources·Catholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
A special Mass was held to commemorate the centenary of 4 Mexican martyrs. The martyrs were Luis Bátis Sáinz, Manuel Morales, Salvador Lara Puente, and David Roldán Lara. They were martyred during the Cristero period.
SourcesCatholic News AgencyNational Catholic RegisterCatholic World Report
- 04 discussBishops13h ago
Women who worked with Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall his missionary work ahead of his beatification.
4 sources·Diocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic Sun+1
Women who worked with Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen recall his missionary work ahead of his beatification. They helped transform his words into material support for missionaries and young churches. The women opened thousands of letters and recorded donations.
SourcesDiocese of Fort Wayne-South BendOSV NewsThe Catholic SunThe Texas Catholic
- 05 discussCatholic LifeUpdated3h ago
3 sources·Archdiocese of HuêArchdiocese of Naxos, Andros, Tinos, MykonosACI Digital
- 06 discussChurch & StateUpdated3h ago
Israeli settlers have been bringing their sheep herd up to the Kaabnah family compound just outside Taybeh village twice a day.
5 sources·The Catholic WeeklyCatholic ReviewThe Catholic Sun+2
Israeli settlers have been bringing their sheep herd up to the Kaabnah family compound just outside Taybeh village twice a day. The situation is getting worse by the day.
SourcesThe Catholic WeeklyCatholic ReviewThe Catholic SunOSV NewsAmerica
- 07 discussChurch & StateNew2h ago
Russia attacks 52 locations in Zaporizhzhia, killing 2 and injuring 10.
Vatican News
Russia attacks 52 locations in Zaporizhzhia, killing 2 and injuring 10. Russia also attacks Dnipropetrovsk with drones and artillery. Former Defense Minister Federov calls for early elections in Kyiv.
SourcesVatican News
- 08 discussLiturgyNew2h ago
Vatican News publishes daily scripture readings.
Vatican News
Vatican News publishes daily scripture readings. Today's readings include Ezekiel 34:1-11 and Matthew 20:1-16.
SourcesVatican News
- 13 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
Vida Nueva
Chimpay will host devotees of Blessed Ceferino Namuncurá for a traditional pilgrimage of faith. The event will take place from August 28 to 30. It is the most important pilgrimage in the Patagonia region.
SourcesVida Nueva
- 14 discussCatholic LifeNew3h ago
LiCAS News
Cardinal Tagle joined jubilee celebrations in Bougainville. He highlighted mission, unity and the Church’s role in Bougainville’s recovery process. The celebrations marked 125 years of Catholic presence in Bougainville.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 15 discussCultureNew4h ago
LiCAS News
Cambodia is developing Muslim-friendly tourism. Prayer spaces and halal services are being introduced. The country is facing economic pressures.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 17 discussEducationNew4h ago
LiCAS News
CEAP appealed for compassion and privacy after a deadly school shooting. Authorities investigate the attack and campus security.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 20 discussEducationNew5h ago
LiCAS News
Thai Education Minister backs Catholic schools amid AI and inequality. Thai Catholic educators were urged to pair innovation with human formation.
SourcesLiCAS News
- 21 discussCatholic Life6h ago
CBCP News
A priest and a nun recovered sacred hosts from earthquake rubble in Chiquinquirá, Colombia. The Aug. 10 earthquake hit the town of Chiquinquirá in Roldanillo, a subdistrict of the Valle del. The priest and nun were able to recover the sacred hosts.
SourcesCBCP News
- 22 discussReligious Orders6h ago
Società delle Missioni Africane
Don Michele Farina shares an analysis of the SMA Italiana mission in Centrafrica. The mission has been present in Monasao for about five years. The SMA Italiana has been working to give continuity to the mission.
- 26 discussLife & FamilyNew5h ago
Matters India
A violent mob attacked Pastor Joy Sutradhar in West Bengal, leaving his family traumatized. The attack occurred in Purba Bardhaman district. The local community is shaken.
SourcesMatters India
- 27 discussCatholic Life6h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Liana Moric, a 25-year-old primary school teacher, had a conversation about faith at a friend's birthday party. The conversation was a turning point for her. She had previously taken part in Called & Gifted.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 28 discussCatholic Life7h ago
The Catholic Weekly
Pope Leo XIV blessed the inaugural Lion Pilgrimage. The pilgrimage challenged young Sydney Catholics to put Christ at the centre of their careers, relationships and public lives. It was deemed an immeasurable success.
SourcesThe Catholic Weekly
- 29 discussLife & Family8h ago
Catholic Bishops' Conference of Japan
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Japan has launched the 2026 Month for Protecting All Life. The initiative is part of the Laudato Si' Section "Living Water". The conference aims to promote the protection of all life.
- 30 discussCulture8h ago
ZENIT News Agency
ZENIT News Agency reports on a research project analyzing the Qumran scrolls using AI and materials analysis. The project investigates the provenance of the texts from the ancient Dead Sea Library. The scrolls date from the 3rd century BC to the 1st century AD and are written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 31 discussChurch & State8h ago
ZENIT News Agency
Poland's President vetoes a bill equating same-sex unions with marriage, citing the Polish Constitution. The EU had pressured Poland to bring its laws in line with EU policies. The President's veto defies the EU's orders.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 32 discussLife & Family8h ago
ZENIT News Agency
The US takes the lead in the Geneva Consensus Declaration, a global pro-life coalition. The declaration aims to improve women's health through a pro-life, pro-family and pro-sovereignty approach.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 33 discussVatican9h ago
ZENIT News Agency
A modern organization claiming to be the heir of the Order of the Poor Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon is suing Pope Leo XIV in Spanish courts. The organization argues that Pope Clement V's decision to suppress the order in 1312 was illegitimate. The case seeks ecclesiastical rehabilitation and financial compensation.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 34 discussDioceses9h ago
ZENIT News Agency
A bishop has issued guidelines for his diocese on Catholic funerals. The guidelines emphasize the funeral as an act of the Church. The bishop's answer is uncompromising.
SourcesZENIT News Agency
- 35 discussCatholic Life9h ago
ACI Prensa
12 Polish pilgrims died and 10 were injured in a bus crash in Hungary. They were returning from a pilgrimage to Medjugorje.
SourcesACI Prensa
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